2023-11-11 00:52:34
He Men’s Health Month Its objective is to raise awareness and generate a culture of prevention about conditions that exclusively affect men or that have a high frequency among them.
An interesting fact, in almost all countries in the world, men have a lower life expectancy than women, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
In addition, men have a mortality rate from external causes four times higher than women and a seven times higher risk of being victims of homicide.
Also the probability of dying from ischemic heart disease is 75 percent greater in men than in women.
With these very clear data, we will tell you the exact month in which the man’s health.
When is Men’s Health Month?
Men’s Health Month is commemorated in February each year.
Disease as the first cause of death in men in Mexico
In the case of Mexico, diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of disease among men, followed by ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, vascular diseases, cirrhosis and other liver diseases related to alcohol intake, the above according to data from the Ministry of Health.
Main ailments in men by age group they are:
From 21-30 years: acid peptic diseases, such as gastritis From 31-40 years: trauma as a result of fractures due to blows or sequelae in the spine, especially at the lumbar level From 40 and older: problems of the lumbar spine From 51- 60 years: prostatic hyperplasia From 61-70: prostate growth From 71-80 years: prostatic hyperplasia, peptic acid, gastritis, reflux, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, high triglycerides and infections.
5 tips for men’s health
Against this backdrop, the WHO has issued 5 essential tips for men’s health:
Go for periodic check-ups: It is recommended to go to medical check-ups frequently, even if the person feels healthy. The suggested studies are blood pressure measurements, blood glucose tests and, from the age of 50, prostate checks. Mental health is also important to prevent or treat anxiety or depression problems. Reduce alcohol consumption: Drinking excessive amounts or too frequently increases the immediate risk of injuries, traffic accidents and violence, as well as causing long-term liver damage, heart disease and even cancer. Harmful use of alcohol can also affect mental health and harms those around the individual. Stop smoking: Tobacco causes cancer, lung and heart disease, as well as stroke. Quitting tobacco benefits lung function within 2-12 weeks and, after a year, the risk of developing heart disease will be twice as low as that of a smoker. Eat better: Healthy eating helps prevent diabetes and many other diseases. It is necessary to increase the consumption of simple water, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains, as well as limit the consumption of salt, sugar, fats and ultra-processed foods Exercise: Exercising helps maintain a healthy weight, reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, and also helps combat depression. The WHO recommends that adults practice moderate-intensity physical activity for at least 2.5 hours a week.
The Health Institute for Wellbeing recommends that all men go to the nearest health unit from the first moment they present signs or symptoms of any illness, so that they receive a timely diagnosis and early care.
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